About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical fellow (ST3 Level) in Hepatology to be based at the Royal London Hospital for a one year fixed term post. This post will start from 1st August 2026 and end on 31st July 2027. We are looking for a pro active, enthusiastic trainee who has completed their core medical training and wishing to pursue a career in Gastroenetrology and Hepatology.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide ample opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of Hepatology ( inpatient, outpatient and research) in a Level 2 Hepatology unit in a large teaching hospital in East London. Candidates will be encouraged to undergo training in endoscopy, involve themselves in Quality Improvement projects and enhance their management skills by co-ordinating the paracentesis clinic. There are no on call commitments in this post. Interest candidates may wish to contact Dr Janet Dearden, Clinical Lead, department of Hepatology, Royal London Hospital via email ([email protected]) or Dr Vikram Sharma ( [email protected])if they wish to discuss about the post in more details.
Please see Job description and Person specifications for this job. Only candidates who fulfil the person specifications may apply for this job.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registration with the GMC Completed CMT2
Desirable
MRCP
Competence and Experience Essential
Competence to supervise junior member of staff Competent in ascitic drainage
Desirable
Hepatology Experience
Personal Qualities Essential
Team Player Flexible
Communication Skills Essential
Written and Spoken English Computer Literacy
Additional Requirements Essential
Demonstrable participation and completion of audit Able to do paracentesis independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)